TowVerdict / 2026 GMC Sierra 1500
Can a 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 tow a Car hauler + midsize SUV?
★ Official Verdict ★
Assuming the lowest-rated 2026 GMC Sierra 1500. Pick your engine for a real answer.
Conservative
It'll go.
Nothing left over for the cooler, the gear, or the mistake.
2026 GMC Sierra 1500Tow capacity: 8,700 lbsCar hauler + midsize SUVTypical load: 7,300 lbs
Oh, by the way
- Oh, and — a brake controller. Most states legally require one at this weight. Trailer brake controller →
- Extendable mirrors — so you can actually see past whatever you're dragging. Extendable tow mirrors →
Related checks
Estimates only. Check your door jamb sticker and owner's manual before towing anything.